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15
Weather Report Suite
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Surprised this isn't listed yet. This version is by far the best with the horns, with Jerry and Martin really getting into it with some fiery leads!
10
Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Monster reprise, one of the longest and best ever.
32
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Unusual and fiery version making up the meat of an otherworldly Playin' sandwich.
19
Cryptical Envelopment
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
18
Scarlet Begonias
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

First ever Scarlet Begonias. Very unusual sound with a very tentative, bluesy feel, but it's still a keeper and worth hearing for the novelty at least

Comments

Eyes Of The World
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

^ What he said. Some of the best Eyes soloing around...a top version of '73 without a doubt!
Eyes Of The World
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

This one really grew on me...one of the better versions of '74 for sure
Eyes Of The World
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Definitly agree! The China>Rider, Playing, Here Comes Sunshine, and the whole 2nd set from He's Gone thru Morning Dew are superb.
Eyes Of The World
May 20, 1973
U.C.

This version is speedy, jazzy, and very tasty. Not quite the legend of 5/26 but definitely one of the best of '73.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

the "Orange Tango" jam has a really cool middle-eastern(?) type flavor and definitely makes this version for me.